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Women report issues with Estradot oestrogen patches

Waikato TimesThe PostThe PressRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 30 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Health New Zealand, Pharmac, Medsafe

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A menopause support group claims women feel ignored after Medsafe declined to recall Estradot oestrogen patches. Despite 149 complaints regarding efficacy and adhesion, officials stated there was insufficient evidence to warrant a recall.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 30 Oct 2025, 8:36am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Oestrogen patch users fume over 'lighweight' 'condescending' response to complaints (opens in new tab)

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  2. RNZRNZ

    Oestrogen patch users fume over 'lightweight' 'condescending' response to complaints (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Oestrogen patch users fume over 'condescending' response to complaints (opens in new tab)